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Label: independant
Members: Michael Kelsey

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Michael Kelsey
Lafayette, IN        Rock / acoustic

Bio

Michael Kelsey may redefine the way you think about the guitar. This inspired performer is constantly finding new and innovative ways to play his instrument, and he plays every inch of it. From lush instrumentals reminiscent of Michael Hedges to Kelsey’s personal percussive stamp and exceptional arranging, his performance brews soul, funk, rock, blues and other genres with a melodic fusion of alternate tunings and unorthodox hand positions to achieve a wholly original sound. A finalist in Gu...

Songs

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Lost On Purpose
Michael Kelsey
Lost On Purpose
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Nocturnal Pets
Michael Kelsey
Nocturnal Pets
Daydreamer
Crazy Straw
Old Guitar
Wanderlust

Comments

Justin Paschal
Justin Paschal: Without question the GREATEST musician you will ever hear or see. Absolute phenom. No guitar Ive ever played sounds like this!!!  Aug 24
cesli vane
cesli vane: Hello Michael "Old Guitar" is super cool. Fascinating song, play and sing! Peace cesli  Jul 27
Cabaret Decadance
Cabaret Decadance: sublimely funky  Jul 03
Jason Wells
Jason Wells: Freakin" Killer!  Jun 14

Press

““After sets by Neal Schon and Steve Vai, Michael Kelsey takes the stage. His combination of percussive, Michael-Hedges-like playing and Junior Brown-style de-and re-tuning shows that he is indeed a viable “Guitarzilla”. ”
—  Matt Weitz, The Dallas Morning News

Chart Position

Rock charts
for Lafayette, IN.

Artist Stats

Fans: 5,427
Song Plays: 1,337
Visits: 3,461
Video Plays: 758
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